Book Plates And Their Value

By J H Slater

Book Overview

""Book Plates and Their Value"" by John H. Slater is a comprehensive guide to the history, design, and collecting of bookplates. The book provides a detailed account of the development of bookplates from their origins in medieval monasteries to their use by modern-day collectors. The author explores the various styles and designs of bookplates, including armorial, pictorial, and typographical, and discusses their significance and value. The book also includes a section on the identification and authentication of bookplates, as well as tips for collecting and preserving them. With its wealth of information and beautiful illustrations, ""Book Plates and Their Value"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the fascinating world of bookplate collecting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432683918
• ISBN13: 9781432683917
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"